Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival
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Overview
Highlights
- Experience the colourful Paro Tshechu Festival
- Explore Gangtey Valley, the largest wetland in Bhutan and home to the Black-Necked Crane
- Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
- Climb high above the Paro Valley to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Revel in views of Jomolhari (7314m), Bhutan’s most sacred mountain
- Learn about Bhutanese culture at Paro’s National Museum
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- 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
- English-speaking local guide
- Quality accommodation on a twin share basis
- Sightseeing and entry fees as listed
- Private internal transport
- All airport transfers
- Pre-departure Information Guide
- Bhutan Government visa and sustainability fees
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On your arrival at Paro airport you be met by your World Expeditions' leader who will transfer you to the hotel for a pre-trip briefing. The remainder of your afternoon will be at your leisure, offering an opportunity to explore one of the major cities of Bhutan and acclimatise to the higher elevations (Paro is 2280m above sea level). Overnight: Tenzinling Resort or similar
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After breakfast we make our way to the impressive Paro Rimpung Dzong and have a full day to immerse ourselves in the festivities. Tscechus are Buddhist religious festivals held around the Dzong (fortress monastery) and generally last several days. It is a bright, colo...
After breakfast we drive to the base of Taktsang, famously known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched on a vertical granite cliff 2000 feet above the valley floor of pine, oak and rhododendrons forests. The legend of Taktsang dates from 747 CE, when Guru Rinpoche, i...
In the morning we will follow the course of Pachhu river and reach Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. We make a quick stop at the National Textile Museum, established in 2001 and home to a substantial collection of antique textiles and other works including the royal robes on...
In the morning, we continue our journey to Trongsa. Here lies the largest fortress in the kingdom, the Trongsa Dzong, powerhouse of ancient Bhutan. Strategically located on the east-west mule tracks, the governors of Trongsa were the most powerful leaders in the medie...
Today we drive to Central Bhutan, which is Bhutan's spiritual heartland. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. It is believed to be the first part of Bhutan to be inhabited and tales of Guru Padmasa...
Early morning drive to the Tang Valley - the most remote of Bumthang's valleys. Terton Pema Lingpa, the famous saint responsible for discovering many treasures as prophesied by Guru Rimpoche, was born in this valley. Tang Valley combines immense natural beauty with th...
Today we drive to the Gangtey Valley, the largest wetland in the country. This valley is a designated conservation area which borders the Black mountain ranges, and is home to rare Black Necked Cranes that migrate from the high Tibetan plateaus each winter. About 500 ...
In the morning we drive to Gangtey Shedra (Buddhist College) where about 100 monks undergo 9 years of Buddhist Studies, philosophies and meditation. Shortly after visiting this college, we begin our nature hike near the entrance to Gangtey monastery. The trail leads t...
We begin early to enable us to spend some time at the capital of Thimphu. There will be stops along the way for photography opportunities. We will stroll and explore the city on foot. Thimphu is one of the few capitals in the world without any traffic lights and you w...
Our trip officially ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
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